Removing Rear Side Section (Roof Removed)

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• All straightening work on the body in the connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced must be completed before the damaged parts are removed. 

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Mark cuts in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

1. Mark and make cuts in rear side section.
   Fig 1: Rear Side Section Component Location

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2. Loosen welded joints.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Side Section Welded Joints

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   Drill out spotweld A  through two plate thicknesses.

   1. 2.1. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill  .
   2. 2.2. Grind down laser-welded seams.
3. Loosen welded joints.
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Side Section Welded Joints

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   1. 3.1. Drill out spotwelds.
   2. 3.2. Grind down MIG seams.
4. Grind down the spotwelds.
   Fig 4: Identifying Rear Side Section Spotwelds Area

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5. Grind down MIG seams.
   Fig 5: Identifying Rear Side Section MIG Seams

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6. Loosen rear transverse roof struts and support against lowering.
7. Loosen welded joints.
   Fig 6: Identifying Welded Joints On Rear Side Section

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   1. 7.1. Drill out spotwelds.
   2. 7.2. Grind down MIG seams.
8. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   Fig 7: Identifying Rear Side Section Heat Up Connection Areas (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 8: Identifying Rear Side Section Heat Up Connection Areas (2 Of 2)

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9. Remove rear side section.